Jambandu Indigobird

Elusive pheasant-like ground-dwelling bird, remarkably attractive when seen in good light: bluish gray above, pale gray below, with red bill and legs, pale eye surrounded by blue skin, dark hood and long tail that both show blue and violet tones. Forages on or close to the ground in dense cover of lowland and foothill forests, where it can be difficult to see despite its size. Male gives a haunting call, a long, sonorous whistle that rises at the middle and falls off toward the end.

Common tanager, found in a variety of forest habitats. Usually seen from below, in which case it is best identified by uniform dark underparts with rufous lower belly and undertail coverts, and active behavior. The shining white rump can be seen from most angles on perched birds, even when high overhead. Found in tall rainforest, shorter-stature forests on sandy soils, and in disturbed areas. Groups move rapidly through treetops, usually with other species of small tanagers, feeding on fruit. Calls are indistinct chips, often given in rapid series in flight.

Bizzare black corvid which would closely resemble a drongo were it not for its jagged chainsaw of a tail. Not as conspicuous as the more well-known Gray and Rufous treepies, which can be common in urban gardens and parks. Usually sticks to densely-vegetated primary forest, as well as scrubby forest edges and secondary growth. Often seen in small family units, with pairs engaging in loud duets. Gives screechy “klee” and “klee’aw” calls, as well as rising squawks.